Lighting instructions (White-Rodgers 37C)
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
A.This appliance has a pilot that is lit by a
B.BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some
gases are heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your building.
•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call fire department.
C.Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or turn by hand, don't try to repair it, call a qualified service technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.
D.Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
LIGHTING AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.
2.Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
3.This appliance has a pilot that is lit by a spark gas ignition system. Do not try to light the pilot by hand.
4.Remove the outer burner door.
5.Push the gas control knob down slightly and turn clockwise 
to "OFF" (see Figure "A").
NOTE: Knob CANNOT be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" unless it is pushed down slightly. Do not force.
6.Wait ten (10) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information above on this label. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.
7.Make sure the water heater is filled with water.
8.Turn gas control knob counterclockwise 
to "PILOT" (see Figure "A").
9.Depress the gas control knob all the way in and IMMEDIATELY depress the
igniter button until you hear a loud click. Observe the pilot through the view port. Do not release the gas control knob. Repeat immediately if pilot does not light on the first try. If the pilot does not light by the fourth attempt with the igniter, repeat steps
IMPORTANT: If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn gas control knob to "OFF" and call your service technician or gas supplier.
IMPORTANT: If the gas control knob does not pop up to its original position when released, stop and immediately shut off the gas at the line valve or tank. Call your service technician or gas supplier.
10.Turn gas control knob 
to "ON" (see Figure "A").
11.Once the pilot flame is established replace the outer burner door.
12.Set thermostat to desired setting.
13.If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas control knob clock-
wise 
to "OFF" (see Figure "A"). If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions "To Turn Off Gas To Appliance" and call a qualified service tech- nician or gas supplier.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
Figure A
PILOT
THERMO-
COUPLE
ELECTRODE
“OFF” Position
Gas Control Knob
Top View
Gas Control Knob
Igniter
Button
Thermostat Dial
Gas Control
1.Set thermostat to the lowest setting (PILOT LIGHTING).
2.Push the gas control knob down slightly and clockwise 
to the “OFF” position. Do not force.
